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Folk-artist Mahendra Handique passes away

By Anup Arandhara |

Dedicated folk-artist of Assamese culture, famous Dhul player and a follower of Vaishnovite religion, an upper division employee of ONGC, Mahendra Handique died in his home at Borborua-Handique gaon, Nazira, at an age of 83. Late Handique has left behind his three sons and three daughters.


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